Background
Hearn, Joseph Edward was born on February 28, 1920 in Albertville, Alabama, United States. Son of Charles Lycurcus and Della Jane (Hubbard) Hearn.
Hearn, Joseph Edward was born on February 28, 1920 in Albertville, Alabama, United States. Son of Charles Lycurcus and Della Jane (Hubbard) Hearn.
Bachelor, University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, 1942. Master of Arts, University of Southern California, 1948, Doctor of Philosophy, 1956. Lecturer University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1951-1955.
Instructor history Los Angeles City College, 1955-1959, assistant professor, 1959-1965.
Associate professor of history San Bernardino Valley College, California, 1965-1975, professor, 1975-1987, professor emeritus, 1987. Visiting professor LaVerne University, California, 1965-1977, U. Saskatchewan, Regina, Canada, 1967, University of California-Riverside Extension, 1967-1969.
Fulbright lecturer Mongu School, Barotseland, Zambia, 1962-1963.
Instructor history Los Angeles City College, 1955—1959, assistant professor, 1959—1965. Associate professor history San Bernardino Valley College, California, 1965—1975, professor, 1975—1987, professor emeritus, 1987. Visiting professor LaVerne University, California, 1965—1977, University Saskatchewan, Regina, Canada, 1967, University California-Riverside Extension, 1967—1969.
Fulbright lecturer Mongu School, Barotseland, Zambia, 1962—1963. With United States Army, 1942-1946, PTO.
Chairman San Bernardino County Museum Commission, 1986—1988, Member, since 1981. Fellow: Royal Geography Society (London). Member: Redlands Round Table, Los Angeles Natural History Museum, Zoological Society San Diego, African Studies Association, San Bernardino County Museum Association (president 1976-1985), Fortnightly Club, Torch Club, Pi Kappa Phi.
Married Lilya Gudrun Kristjanson, August 15, 1953. Children: Christian Edward, Eric Charles.